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kmakm
8 years agoMember
Did your period come back after chemo? If so, when?
Hi. I'm interested in hearing about other womens' experiences in this area. I'm 51 and was still getting my period when I was diagnosed early last December. Definitely peri-menopausal though, I missed...
melclarity
8 years agoMember
Tamoxifen is generally used for pre menopausal women, and the likes of Arimidex and Aromasin is for post. They are different medications, but I actually found Tamoxifen of the lesser evil than the others. Everyone reacts differently that's for sure....gee never heard of losing 8kg though on it, I wish that were a side effect of Aromasin lol uuugh! It really is dependant on your age, where you are in regards to menopause and specifically your personal diagnosis as to what medication is best. It is interesting as I found most symptoms described are what I had as a result of chemo moreso than the medication. x